The Deep End Ethan Beer - It's Not Jesus' Fault
Jul 23, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Christian musician Ethan Beer reflects on his faith journey shaped by his upbringing as a pastor’s son and the profound loss of his mother to cancer. He shares the emotional challenges of faith amid grief and the miracles experienced during his mother's illness. Ethan discusses the importance of choosing belief over feelings, offering heartfelt advice for those facing grief. He also delves into his music's role as an emotional outlet and emphasizes that despite church disappointments, the quest for God remains essential.
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Growing Up Pastor’s Kid Spotlight
- Ethan describes growing up as a pastor's kid under constant spotlight and expectations.
- He explains how that led him to briefly rebel and put his faith in the backseat during high school.
Hearing Mum's Diagnosis At 12
- Ethan recounts being told his mum had brain cancer at 12 and being given one year to live.
- He says his dad researched treatments and his mum lived five more years, which he sees as a miracle.
Choosing Belief Over Feelings
- Ethan says he had to choose belief over his feelings during his mum's decline because he had nothing else to hold onto.
- That choice deepened his personal relationship with God and drove him into the Bible.
